Bourgogne Aligote Olivier Leflaive 2013

The 'other' white grape of Burgundy, Aligoté is oftern misunderstood. Relegated too often to lesser sites and cropped highly, it is hardly surprising that Aligoté can produce wines high on acid and low on flavour. Tantamount to grape abuse, this sorry practice should be outlawed. In caring hands, Aligoté can yield pretty wines with gentle class, and Olivier Leflaive's is one such example. While his venerable octogenarian vines may not produce much fruit - 2013's bijou harvest provided just 28 hectolitres per hectare - the resulting wine is so appealing, its refreshing Burgundian acidity balancing subtle peaches-and-cream fruit. Put your crème de cassis back on the shelf! Great quality, outstanding value.

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The 'other' white grape of Burgundy, Aligoté is oftern misunderstood. Relegated too often to lesser sites and cropped highly, it is hardly surprising that Aligoté can produce wines high on acid and low on flavour. Tantamount to grape abuse, this sorry practice should be outlawed. In caring hands, Aligoté can yield pretty wines with gentle class, and Olivier Leflaive's is one such example. While his venerable octogenarian vines may not produce much fruit - 2013's bijou harvest provided just 28 hectolitres per hectare - the resulting wine is so appealing, its refreshing Burgundian acidity balancing subtle peaches-and-cream fruit. Put your crème de cassis back on the shelf! Great quality, outstanding value.